Lenovo Looking to Reverse Declining Tablet Trend with a Series of Budget Android Tablets

Lenovo launches a range of five new budget tablets running Android Oreo, with prices starting as low as $69.99 | the tablets include entry-level E series comprising Tab E7, Tab E8, and Tab E10; the mid-range Tab M10; and the premium version Tab P10

With the exception of Huawei and Apple, tablet sales witnessed a worldwide slump of 13.5 percent in the second quarter, according to an International Data Corporation (IDC) report.

Disregarding the trend, Lenovo has released a range of five new budget tablets running Android Oreo, with prices starting from as low as $69.99.

Lenovo, it would seem, is looking to create a niche for affordable Android-based tablets among casual users, as well as those belonging to the lower end of the spectrum.

These are people who primarily want a tablet for basic stuff like surfing the net, watching movies, and playing games, without wanting to spend heavily on specs-packed models like the iPad, to name one.

Releasing in time for the holidays, the new releases could well get the kind of start Lenovo is hoping for, as they do offer some great options to a lot of holiday shoppers looking for reasonably priced gifts for friends and family.

Lenovo has grouped the new tablets into the three categories, with the entry-level E series comprising Tab E7, Tab E8, and Tab E10 – the seven-, eight-, and 10-inch models, respectively; a 10-inch mid-range version – Tab M10; and a 10-inch premium variant – Tab P10.

Lenovo Tab E7 ($69.99)

“The entry-level Lenovo Tab E7 is purpose-designed to give users the most bang for their buck, with a sleek elegant profile that houses the Android Oreo Go Edition, which means lighter apps, more storage out of the box, and much-improved performance,” says Lenovo.

Sensors on the phone include a Proximity sensor, an Accelerometer, and an Ambient light sensor.

3500mAh non-removable battery

Price: $69.99

Releasing in October exclusively on Walmart.com

Lenovo Tab E8 ($99.99)

“Households with multiple tablet users can opt for the Lenovo Tab E8, which allows for multiple dedicated profiles, interface and storage,” says Lenovo.

“The Lenovo Tab E8 also offers an immersive visual and auditory experience with an 8-inch HD display which gives photos and movies a vibrant look and feel, while the front speaker, supported by Dolby Atmos®, takes the cinema sound experience right into your home.”

1280 x 800, 8-inch display

MediaTek MT8163B processor (1.3 GHz)

Up to 1GB of RAM

Up to 16GB of storage

Android Nougat

5MP autofocus rear cameras and 2MP fixed focus front cameras.

Price: $99.99

Mow available at Walmart

Lenovo Tab E10 ($129.99)

The Tab E10 “is built for families who need a complete audio-visual experience on the tablet for the home,” says Lenovo.

“Cord-cutting households who use their tablets non-stop at home and on trips will want the optimal entertainment experience and sharing options, which is why we’ve rolled out the mainstream Lenovo Tab M10,” says Lenovo.

“It’s light and versatile – ideal for web-browsing at home or keeping the kids engaged at a restaurant, with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa-Core 1.8GHz processors, stunning 10.1-inch Full HD displays and Dolby Atmos support.”

1920 x 1080, 10.1-inch display

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor (Octa-Core, 1.8 GHz)

Up to 3GB of RAM

Up to 32GB of storage

5MP rear, 2MP front-facing camera

Two speakers

Android Oreo

Dual front speakers

Kid-friendly features, like a custom shock-resistant bumper and special kid’s mode that features curated children’s content

Price and launch date not known as of now

Lenovo Tab P10

1920 x 1080, 10.1-inch display

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor (Octa-Core, 1.8 GHz)

Up to 4GB of RAM

Up to 32GB of storage

An 8MP auto-focus rear camera and 5MP fixed focus front camera

Four speakers

Fingerprint sensor

Android Oreo

Price and launch date not known as of now

“A tablet this stunning and powerful will definitely see a lot of use, featuring an ultra-fast fingerprint sensor that takes full advantage of the built-in multi-user capabilities,” says Lenovo.